授業中(じゅぎょうちゅう)

じゅぎょうちゅう
noun
during class; in class
1. during class; in class; while class is in session
The period of time when a lesson or class is actively taking place. Used to describe what happens, what is prohibited, or what should be done while class is in session.
授業中(じゅぎょうちゅう)にスマホを使(つか)ってはいけない。
You must not use your smartphone during class.
授業中(じゅぎょうちゅう)に眠(ねむ)くなることがある。
I sometimes get sleepy during class.
授業中(じゅぎょうちゅう)は静(しず)かにしてください。質問(しつもん)がある場合(ばあい)は手(て)を挙(あ)げてください。
Please be quiet during class. If you have a question, please raise your hand.

Composed of 授業(じゅぎょう) (class, lesson) and 中(ちゅう) (during, in the middle of). A very common compound that students encounter daily.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 授業中(じゅぎょうちゅう)に居眠(いねむ)りする: to doze off during class
  • 授業中(じゅぎょうちゅう)の私語(しご): chatting during class
  • 授業中(じゅぎょうちゅう)に質問(しつもん)する: to ask a question during class

PATTERN:

The ～中(ちゅう) suffix attaches to many nouns to create 'during ~' expressions:

  • 会議中(かいぎちゅう): during a meeting
  • 食事中(しょくじちゅう): during a meal
  • 工事中(こうじちゅう): under construction
  • 営業中(えいぎょうちゅう): open for business
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Added 2026.3.30 2:09
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